1966 Moretti 850S vs. 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo
To start off, 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 850S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 850S would be higher. At 767 cc (2 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 850S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 850S (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 850S should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 850S weights approximately 22 kg more than 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 850S | 1970 Moretti Spider Turismo | |
| Make | Moretti | Moretti |
| Model | 850S | Spider Turismo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2160 mm |
